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The summer of 2026 was a hot one for many
The Summer of 2026 brought exceptional heat to many parts of the world, including the U.S. According to the World …
Time to take pink well beyond October
October is smothered with pink. Pink jerseys, ribbons, bras and more are displayed across the country to bring more awareness to breast cancer. As October comes to an end and November settles in, the pink fades to …
Don't buy what SPLC is selling
One does not generally expect a great deal of theological depth or accuracy in a newspaper that promotes the Wicca religion (Coeur d’Alene Press, Dec. 20, 2011…
Phobia's power to panic
Tuesday’s glance at unusual philias may leave the impression that extreme likes or dislikes are just fun and games. In some cases philias, and certainly phobias, are nothing to joke about. They can reach dangerous …
The message of saving a life
Typically this column offers anecdotal stories of my life including cute stories of my grandchildren, patients I counsel in my psychotherapy office, kids and adults I teach, struggles in my garden and successes in …
Ice cream anniversary cause for celebration
Baby books of yesteryear were like blogs are today for young mothers. In practiced penmanship, small details of baby’s first everythings were documented with love.
Move to the right, America
There comes a point in time when every nation decides the course of action that will irrevocably determine their future. Their choice will either lead to peace and prosperity or to destruction. We can look at histo…
Cd'A urban renewal: Too much secrecy
Coeur d’Alene’s urban renewal agency, like all public bodies, is subject to Idaho’s Open Meeting Law. That law states its purpose in its first section:
Bless this Halloween
Let’s think about Halloween. “Halloween” means “a hallowed evening.” “Hallowed” means “Something to be considered and treated as holy.” Thus, “Halloween” refers to the evening before All Saints Day, which tradition…
Column: A unique perspective on gun laws
“Quiet, Gramps,” whispers my 10-year-old granddaughter as we slowly walk a moss-covered trail in the mountains of Idaho. “I think I hear something.”
Hallowe'en has The Force
Editor’s note: A mischievous ghost got into The Press computer system and, in Thursday’s paper, reprinted a Halloween column by Sholeh Patrick that was first published in 2011. Here’s this year’s rendition.
Moments of humanity part of job
Back in August, in the midst of those last glorious dog days of summer, I accepted the position of interim director of the Post Falls Food Bank.
Art makes you smart
Research increasingly confirms that for the human brain to function at its best, it needs a balanced approach. Exercise for maximized blood flow to power it, lifelong learning to keep it sharp, and opportunities fo…
Movie exposes wildlife travesties
The movie “EXPOSED” has been given rave reviews by Jane Goodall and she would like millions to see it. The 31-minute movie uncovers the secrecy of events that have been occurring on the war against wildlife for dec…
Paper tigers: No 'bad' kids
What makes cultures so interesting is viewpoint. Sometimes, a word in one language offers a different perspective to speakers of another. “Zhi-laohu” is just such a word.
A salute to big yellow bus drivers
The third week of October each year is dedicated to the recognition of school bus drivers throughout the country.